Maintaining optimal blood sugar levels could hold the key to reducing the risk of developing dementia later in life, according to recent research. A study published in JAMA Network Open in August found that a stable hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia in older Type 2 diabetes patients.
The HbA1c is a three-month average of the amount of glucose in the blood, expressed as a percentage. The measurement is used to evaluate a person’s blood sugar control.
